Tuesday, April 19, 2016

MP3 blog 2016/04/19

Beth Malone - Maps (Fun Home OST)Judy Kuhn - Days and Days (Fun Home OST)Beth Malone - Telephone Wire (Fun Home OST): Alison Bechdel's comic memoir Fun Home is one of the greatest graphic novels ever made. I had the privilege of seeing Fun Home on Broadway, something that a decade ago we never would have thought would come about, but here it is, and it is genius. Performed "in the round" with a high-tech stage that folds in and around itself with hidden lifts and set pieces on wheels, it is one of the best pieces of theatre I have ever been to. While certainly the soundtrack is recommended, this work is far more than the songs. Get to Broadway for it when you can. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. at the very least, go read the book.

Dark Time Sunshine - Can't WaitDark Time Sunshine - I'll Be Damned ft Poeina SuddarthDark Time Sunshine - Never Cry Wolf ft Reva DeVitoDark Time Sunshine - Prairie Dog Day: So when my daughter was born I missed a LOT of great music that year, including ANX, an amazing album from Dark Time Sunshine. This album is so damn wonderful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Hot Chip - Cry For YouHot Chip - Dark NightHot Chip - Huarache LightsHot Chip - Why Make Sense: Hot Chip have a great track record of making pretty damn amazing pop albums with staggering consistency. Why Make Sense? contiues that trend, filled with masterful pop tracks. These are my faves but there are a bunch more to discover. A few skippers, but only a few, so still RECOMMENDED.